Goose Island launches 1060 Wit, an exclusive Wrigley Field beer

Goose Island has made a monumental effort to remain a Chicago beer since it began brewing most of its flagships elsewhere, and it doesn’t get any more “Chicago” than a Wrigley Field beer. Much like Green Line was originally only available in Chicago (ignore it’s close cousin, 312 Pale), 1060 Wit will be begin it’s life in a very limited footprint. That cleatmark includes Wrigley Field and Goose Island properties. That’s it and that’s all, folks.

1060 Wit is a beer Goose Island created to celebrate Wrigley Field — one of baseball’s most iconic ballparks. Fans will notice the beer gets its name from the ballpark’s address, something I committed to memory at an early age when I visited Wrigley Field with my father and grandfather. The beer is inspired by traditional Belgian Wits, using a lot of unmalted wheat along with orange peel and coriander. It’s lightly fruity and a touch spicy with low bitterness that is a natural fit for the ballpark and refreshing on hot Chicago days.”

~ Goose Island Brewery R&D Manager Mike Siegel

I know the Cubs and their fans are all about tradition, but hopefully this starts a new one because it’s long past time to retire tallboys of Old Style… forever.

Colin Joliat is the brains behind this rinky-dink operation. He covers the alcohol industry with two parts information, one part comedy, and one part WTF is wrong with this guy. He's written for Brobible, Guyism, Thrillist, CoolMaterial, Craft, and more.

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